In a surprising turn of events, Lynks recently staged their own ‘funeral’ at The Social, a popular venue in Central London. The event featured tongue-in-cheek eulogies from various musical friends, adding an element of humor to the occasion. However, the real surprise came when Lynks revealed that they will be releasing their first full-length album.

‘Abomination’ will be released via Heavenly Recordings, and fans can already pre-order the album. This long-awaited release promises to showcase Lynks’ talent and creativity in full force. Additionally, Lynks has also released a new single titled ‘CPR’. This catchy track takes inspiration from the pop sounds of the mid-2000s, reminiscent of artists like Kelis, Missy Elliot, and Fergie.

Accompanied by visually striking and surreal imagery, ‘CPR’ is a testament to Lynks’ artistic vision. Lynks said, “There’s this temptation to shrink yourself and make yourself seem all helpless and vulnerable with those guys, so they get to feel like some Big Strong Man protecting you. CPR felt like the perfect metaphor for that weird dynamic.”

He added, “I first had the idea for ‘CPR’ while doing a first-aid course at my old job. I was mid-chest compression on my dummy, and suddenly the chorus just came into my head over the rhythm of my hands on the doll. I quickly ran to the toilet to do a voicenote, then got back to saving imaginary lives…”

The album explores various themes, with one of the standout tracks dissecting the concept of men with savior complexes. Lynks’ ability to blend humor and thought-provoking ideas is evident throughout the album. The ‘funeral’ performance concluded with an energetic and surprise-filled set, leaving the audience in awe.

Lynks expresses their growth and evolution as an artist, stating that this album allows them to explore different concepts and ideas beyond just humor. While their earlier work focused on creating hilarious concepts, ‘Abomination’ delves into a wider range of emotions and themes. He said, “Early on I was like, ‘Well, every song needs to be a hilarious concept.’ Whereas this album, there’s quite a few of those, but there’s also songs that aren’t necessarily funny, or they’re exploring an idea rather than being really specific.” 

With the release of ‘Abomination’ and the success of their latest single “(What Did You Expect From) Sex from a Stranger”, Lynks continues to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Fans can expect a unique and captivating experience when they delve into the world of Lynks’ debut album.

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!!! BIG NEWS !!! This Wednesday I will be dropping ‘Smash Hits Vol. 1.5 – All Star Charity Remix Edition’. This brand new 12 TRACK remix album will be available for download via Bandcamp with 100% of all proceeds going to the Beirut relief fund. So basically this is an excuse to donate to an incredible cause and get a whole bunch of amazing tunes in the process – what could be better?! I’ve had an absolute ball putting this thing together – all the musicians involved have pulled through with 100% BANGERS and I could not be more proud of the finished result. Stay tuned tomorrow for the full track list and lineup – it’s actually so fucking good you aren’t bloody READY! Big love, lynks xxxx

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 You may not know who Lynks Afrikka is yet. His most streamed song on Spotify, How to be Successful, only has 74,779 plays. But it is clear Afrikka defines success in different terms.

23 year old Eliot Brett, the man behind the flamboyant make-up and costumes, says that creating Lynks Afrikka was all about making something ‘entertaining and interesting‘. This has certainly been achieved. Like Grayson Perry, Brett uses humour and bravado to comment astutely on society and politics. The last track of ‘Smash Hits, Vol.1‘, Pandemic, finishes with the words: ‘Boris Johnson likes big business// and if I catch him walking ’round Brixton// I’ll cut his fingers off right at the signet’. 

Although Lynks Afrikka may not have entirely hit the mainstream yet, he has already attracted the attention of publications like DIY, Loud and Quiet and NME. NME hailed his humorously titled EP ‘Smash Hits, Vol.1‘ as a ‘thumping success’, drawing attention to deadpan lines like the one describing straight clubs as ‘a lot like a pub but with slightly less chairs’. ‘Smash Hits, Vol 1.5 – All Star Charity Remix Addition‘, dropping today, will be a remix of these socially conscious dance tracks.

The release features remixes from exciting London musicians Happyness (who share a love for drag), PVA and Glows, to name a few. These musicians all have connections with Brixton’s The Windmill, a famed institution that has been fostering and showcasing new British talent since the early 2000s.

‘Smash Hits, Vol 1.5 – All Star Charity Remix Addition‘ is well worth purchasing, especially considering all proceeds go to such a worthwhile cause.

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We have contributed two remixes to this fantastic album out tomorrow via @lynksafrikka’s bandcamp – all proceeds go to the Beirut Disaster Relief Effort – you can pre order now via Lynk’s page